Smart Card and RFID Readers – ACS, UHF, HF and Plug and Play Readers
BSD Infotech supplies and integrates smart card and RFID readers for applications ranging from contact smart cards and NFC/contactless cards to long-range UHF RFID identification. Our reader portfolio includes ACS smart card readers, HF/NFC readers, UHF RFID readers, gate and portal readers, and Plug and Play reader solutions.
Use this page to compare reader technologies, see current BSD Infotech prices where confirmed, and go to the product page for each reader. If you are not sure which reader you need, tell us what you want to read and we will help you choose.
Which Reader Do You Need?
Contact Smart Card Readers
For ISO 7816 contact smart cards.
Examples: ACR39U, ACR40U · PC-linked smart card readers
View Contact Smart Card ReadersNFC / HF Contactless Readers
For 13.56 MHz contactless cards, NFC tags and HF applications.
Examples: ACR122U, ACR1251, ACR1252U, ACR1255U-J1, ACR1552U, ACR1281U-C8 · All contactless and NFC readers
View NFC and HF ReadersDual-Interface Readers
For applications needing both contact and contactless smart card support.
Examples: ACR1281U-C1, ACR1581U · Compare dual-interface readers
View Dual-Interface ReadersUHF RFID Readers
For longer-range RFID identification and tracking.
Examples: Desktop 107, Integrated 85, 4-Port 401, Long Range 88
View UHF RFID ReadersGate and Portal Readers
For RFID gate, portal and controlled-entry applications.
Examples: UHF Gate Reader, RFID HF Gate Reader
View Gate and Portal ReadersPlug and Play Readers
For simple USB or PC-connected reader deployment.
Examples: Plug & Play Proximity Reader, ACR39U-U1, ACR122U
View Plug and Play ReadersNot sure? Call BSD Infotech on 9312289566 or +91-8588827540 and tell us what you need to read.
ACS Smart Card Readers
BSD Infotech supplies ACS smart card readers for contact, contactless, NFC and dual-interface applications. Choose from current ACS models for desktop, USB, NFC, smart-card and system-integration requirements. Prices are BSD Infotech prices per piece and exclude GST.
Current ACS Models
ACR39U
USB contact smart card reader family for ISO 7816 cards, with PC/SC and CCID support.
ACR39U-U1 (USB Type-A) – ₹750 + GST
ACR39U-UF (USB Type-C) – ₹900 + GST
ACR39U-H1 (USB Type-A, upright card insertion) – ₹2,700 + GST
ACR39U-NF (PocketMate II, USB Type-C) – ₹1,500 + GST
ACR40U
Compact USB contact smart card reader in Standard and Premium (with stand) configurations.
ACR1252U
USB NFC reader (NFC Forum certified) for 13.56 MHz contactless cards and NFC tags.
ACR1255U-J1
Bluetooth and USB NFC reader for on-the-go smart card and NFC applications.
ACR1281U-C1
DualBoost II USB dual-interface reader for contact and contactless smart cards, with a built-in SAM slot.
ACR1552U
USB NFC Reader IV for ISO 14443, ISO 15693, MIFARE, FeliCa and NFC tags, with a SAM slot.
ACR1581U
DualBoost III USB dual-interface reader for contact and contactless cards, including ISO 15693 and FeliCa, with a SAM slot.
More Current ACS Models
ACR40T
SIM-sized USB contact smart card reader.
ACR1222L
VisualVantage USB NFC reader with LCD.
ACR1281S-C1
DualBoost II serial dual-interface reader.
ACS End-of-Life Models Still Supplied by BSD Infotech
ACS lists these models as end of life. BSD Infotech may still supply them subject to availability; please confirm before ordering. See legacy and end-of-life readers for other historical models.
ACR122U
USB NFC contactless smart card reader/writer, PC/SC and CCID compliant.
ACR1251 (USB NFC Reader II)
USB NFC reader with firmware upgradeability and support for NFC tags and devices.
ACR1281U-C8
USB contactless reader/writer (ISO 14443 A/B, MIFARE); ACS’s newer version of the ACR120.
UHF RFID Readers
UHF RFID readers are designed for applications requiring longer-range identification and tracking of tagged assets, garments, inventory, vehicles, people or other RFID-enabled objects, depending on the deployment and tag type. Reading range depends on the reader, antenna, tag and environment, so please check the product page or ask us. For current UHF reader prices, contact BSD Infotech.
Desktop UHF Readers
Desktop Reader UHF – R3
Desktop UHF reader for tag registration, inventory management and retail checkout.
Desktop Reader UHF – 107
Desktop UHF reader for tag encoding, inventory checks and smart checkout counters.
UHF Proximity Card Reader ETS – RD03
Reader for UHF proximity cards in access control and identification applications.
Integrated UHF Readers
Mid Range UHF Integrated Reader – 85
Compact UHF reader with built-in antenna for medium-range applications.
Integrated Reader – 87
All-in-one UHF reader with integrated directional antenna and weatherproof housing.
4-Port UHF Readers
UHF 4-Port Reader – 401
UHF reader with four antenna ports for multi-zone applications.
Long-Range UHF and Active RFID Readers
Long Range UHF Integrated Reader – 88
UHF reader with built-in directional antenna for long-range identification.
Active Directional Reader – 528
Long-range reader for active RFID tags with directional detection.
Active Omni Directional Reader – 527
Fixed active RFID reader with audio-visual status indicators.
Using UHF readers for laundry, assets and inventory
See how UHF readers, tags and software work together in our RFID Laundry Management System, and in RFID asset management and inventory software. Tags: UHF RFID Laundry and Garment Tags and UHF labels and inlays.
Gate and Portal Readers
Gate and portal readers are used for entry and exit points, doorways and controlled-access areas. BSD Infotech lists UHF and HF gate readers and RFID antennas. Contact us for specifications, pricing and installation requirements.
UHF Gate Reader (Portal)
Compact UHF RFID portal with two towers and built-in circular polarized antennas.
RFID HF Gate Reader
HF RFID gate with two pedestals for ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO 18000-3 tags.
RFID Antennas (8 dBi, 9 dBi and 12 dBi)
Antennas designed to be paired with RFID readers.
HF and NFC Readers
HF/NFC readers are used for 13.56 MHz contactless identification, NFC applications and short-range card and tag interaction.
| Reader | Technology | Interface | Status / price |
| ACR1552U USB NFC Reader IV | 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443, ISO 15693, NFC | USB | Current; ₹5,500 + GST |
| ACR1252U USB NFC Reader III | 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443, NFC Forum certified | USB | Current; ₹3,700 + GST |
| ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader | 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443, FeliCa, NFC | Bluetooth and USB | Current; ₹8,400 + GST |
| ACR1222L VisualVantage USB NFC Reader with LCD | 13.56 MHz contactless / NFC | USB | Current; contact for price |
| ACR122U USB NFC Reader | 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443, FeliCa, NFC | USB | ACS end of life; ₹3,000 + GST, in regular supply |
| ACR1251 USB NFC Reader II | 13.56 MHz, NFC tags and devices | USB | ACS end of life; ₹6,700 + GST, subject to availability |
| ACR1281U-C8 Contactless Smart Card Reader | 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443 A/B, MIFARE | USB | ACS end of life; ₹3,500 + GST, Freight: Additional, subject to availability |
| RFID HF Gate Reader | HF; ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO 18000-3 tags | See product page | Contact for price |
Related: NFC-based access security, e-purse and ACR122U vs ACR1552U.
Plug and Play Readers
A Plug and Play reader is designed so that it can be connected to a PC (typically by USB) and used without a complicated installation. We list a reader here only where the product documentation describes it as Plug and Play; not every USB reader is.
Plug & Play Proximity Contactless Smart Card Reader
Plug and Play reader/writer for contactless cards, for access control applications. Both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz versions are described on the product page.
ACR39U-U1
ACS describes the ACR39U-U1 as Plug and Play with USB CCID support.
ACR122U
ACS describes the ACR122U as a plug-and-play USB device (CCID and PC/SC).
Reader Comparison
| Reader Category | Technology | Typical Use | Reading Range | Interface | Examples |
| Contact Smart Card | ISO 7816 | Smart card authentication | Contact (card inserted) | USB | ACR39U, ACR40U |
| NFC / HF | 13.56 MHz | NFC and contactless cards | Short range | USB; Bluetooth (ACR1255U-J1) | ACR122U, ACR1252U, ACR1552U |
| Dual Interface | Contact + contactless | Multi-technology cards | Contact insertion; short-range contactless | USB (serial version also available) | ACR1281U-C1, ACR1581U |
| UHF RFID | UHF (EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C) | Asset, inventory, garment and vehicle tracking | Application and tag dependent | USB, RS232, RS485, Wiegand, TCP/IP (product dependent) | BSD desktop, integrated, 4-port and long-range UHF readers |
| Gate / Portal | UHF or HF | Entry and exit tracking | Product dependent | Product dependent | UHF Gate Reader, HF Gate Reader |
| Plug and Play | Depends on model | Simple PC deployment | Product dependent | USB; RS-232 (some models) | Plug & Play Proximity Reader, ACR39U-U1, ACR122U |
Values marked “application and tag dependent” or “product dependent” vary by model and deployment; see each product page or ask BSD Infotech.
Choose a Reader by Application
Access control
Card and tag readers for doors, gates and controlled areas.
Attendance
Card, tag or biometric identification for attendance.
Payment and e-purse
Contact and contactless readers for e-purse and cashless card systems.
Education
Student ID, campus access and cashless canteen use cases.
Healthcare
Patient and staff identification, and hospital linen tracking.
Asset tracking
UHF readers and tags for tracking tagged assets.
Inventory management
UHF desktop, integrated and 4-port readers for stock checks.
Vehicle identification
Long-range UHF and active RFID readers for vehicle access.
Gate and portal identification
UHF and HF gate readers for entry and exit points.
RFID-based billing
UHF tags, a handheld reader and billing workflow for garment and laundry counters.
System integration
Readers integrated with your software, database and hardware.
Legacy and End-of-Life Readers
Some ACS reader models that appear in older BSD Infotech content are no longer current commercial products. We retain these references because customers may still need support, migration guidance or replacement recommendations. Status is taken from ACS’s own product pages; where ACS has not named a replacement, we do not invent one.
| Legacy Model | Status | Current Alternative | Notes |
| ACR120 | End of life (ACS). ACS lists ACR120 / ACR1281U-C8 / ACR1281US1-C8 together as end of life. | ACR1281U-C8 – ACS’s newer version of the ACR120 (also end of life per ACS). BSD: ₹3,500 + GST Freight: Additional (subject to availability). | Not the same as the dual-interface ACR1281U-C1, which is a different product. |
| ACR122U | End of life (ACS) | ACS recommends the ACR1552U. See our ACR122U vs ACR1552U comparison. BSD: ₹3,000 + GST (in regular supply). | Test your cards and software on the ACR1552U before switching. |
| ACR122S | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Serial interface NFC reader. |
| ACR122T | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Token-style NFC reader. |
| ACR122L (VisualVantage serial) | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS. Related current ACS model: ACR1222L (USB NFC reader with LCD) – confirm suitability. | Serial NFC reader with LCD. |
| ACR123 | End of life (ACS) (ACR123S / ACR123U) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Intelligent contactless reader. |
| ACR128 | End of life (ACS) | ACS describes the ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II as the second generation, and the ACR1581U DualBoost III as the third generation, of the ACR128 DualBoost reader. | Dual-interface reader. BSD: ACR1281U-C1 ₹3,900 + GST; ACR1581U ₹6,000 + GST. |
| ACR1281S-C1 | Current but niche (listed by ACS; serial interface) | Not applicable. | Serial dual-interface reader. Contact BSD Infotech for price. |
| ACR1251 (USB NFC Reader II) | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS. Related current ACS model: ACR1251T (USB token NFC reader II) – confirm suitability. BSD: ₹6,700 + GST (subject to availability). | Alternative depends on application. |
| ACR1283L | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Standalone contactless reader. |
| ACR1281U nPA | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Contactless reader for the German nPA ID card. |
| ACR1222U-J4 | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | FeliCa Web-To reader. |
| ACR38 (base model) / ACR38U-CCID | No longer available from BSD Infotech. ACS lists many other ACR38-family models as end of life. | Replaced by the ACR39U and ACR40U. | Contact readers: see ACR39U and ACR40U for current contact readers. |
| ACR38U PocketMate / PocketMate II | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS. Related current ACS models: ACR39U-N1 / ACR39U-NF (PocketMate II) – confirm suitability. | Compact USB contact reader. |
| ACR38T (SIM-sized) | End of life (ACS) (ACR38T-D1 / ACR38T-H1) | Not named by ACS. Related current ACS model: ACR40T (SIM-sized) – confirm suitability. | SIM-sized contact reader. |
| ACR38F (Smart Floppy) | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS. ACS lists an ACR39F-A2 Smart Floppy reader as current, and BSD Infotech supplies it – confirm suitability. | Floppy-drive form factor. |
| ACR38K (Smart Keyboard) | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Keyboard with built-in reader. |
| ACR30SP | No reliable current status found (no ACS product page located). | Alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Historical model name; no BSD product page. |
| ACR88 / ACR88U | End of life (ACS) (ACS lists the ACR88 PIN-pad reader) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | PIN-pad reader; no BSD product page. |
| ACR91 (PCMCIA) | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | PCMCIA form factor. |
| ACR92 (PCMCIA) | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | PCMCIA form factor. |
| ACR100 (SIMflash) | End of life (ACS) (ACR100 CCID / HID) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Mass-storage smart card reader. |
| ACR3801 | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | PC-linked smart card reader. |
| ACR32 MobileMate | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Mobile card reader. |
| ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS. Related current ACS model: ACR39U-W1 SmartDuo, supplied by BSD Infotech – confirm suitability. | Dual-slot form factor. |
| ACR83 PINeasy / ACR89U | End of life (ACS) (ACR83; ACR89U-A1 / A2) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | PIN-pad and handheld readers. SDK pages: ACR83, ACR89U. |
| ACM120S-SM (small module) | End of life (ACS). No longer available from BSD Infotech. | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Contactless reader module (ACR120 family). |
| AET62 / AET63 / AET65 | End of life (ACS) | Not named by ACS — alternative depends on application. Contact BSD Infotech. | Readers with fingerprint sensors; fingerprint products are listed under Biometrics. |
Need a replacement for an older reader?
Contact BSD Infotech with your card/tag type and application requirements. We can help identify a suitable current reader — a technically similar reader is not always a drop-in replacement. Call 9312289566 or +91-8588827540.
Why BSD Infotech?
Reader supply
ACS smart card and NFC readers, UHF and HF RFID readers, gate readers and Plug and Play readers from one supplier.
Hardware and software together
Reader supply combined with software, integration and custom application development around your process.
Smart card and RFID solutions
Solutions for education, healthcare, hospitality, access control, attendance, identification, POS and payments, and RFID laundry and asset tracking. See readymade applications and customized software.
Need Software With Your Smart Card Reader?
A reader is one part of a working system. Depending on your project, BSD Infotech can combine:
- Reader hardware: contact, NFC/contactless, UHF or gate readers
- Compatible cards or tags for your application
- SDK and reader integration (PC/SC where supported)
- Custom application development around your workflow
- Database and API integration with the systems you already use
SDKs, Smart Cards and Related Resources
Developing your own application? See our SDK pages for ACR122U, ACR1281U-C1 and ACR38 CCID, or the full smart card SDK overview. Need cards? See contact cards, contactless cards and card printing. ACOS smart card SDKs: ACOS5, ACOS6, ACOS7 and ACOS10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Send Us Your Reader Requirement
Tell us the card or tag type, the reading distance, the interface and the application, and BSD Infotech will suggest a suitable reader. Call 9312289566 or +91-8588827540.